SKH moves to Slakthusområdet

SKH continues to develop in order to have the best possible conditions for artists to develop new cultural expressions, techniques and encounters that cut across existing fields of knowledge. Therefore, the entire organisation is now moving into a new, purpose-built building.

The building is located in Slakthusområdet in Stockholm and is designed by the architectural firm 3XN, which won the architectural competition for the new building in 2022. Construction is scheduled to start in the spring of 2026, and work is currently underway to further develop the design and functionality to ensure that it meets all of SKH’s current and future needs.

SKH in Slakthusområdet

Slakthusområdet is one of Stockholm’s most high-profile urban development areas, built from the ground up based on the idea that culture is an important driving force in long-term community building. SKH’s central goal is to be part of that work, promoting participation and acting as a dynamic, challenging and independent force in society.

The new building will be a democratic meeting place in Slakthusområdet, and an arena for international and intercultural exchange, attracting artists and researchers from all over the world to the area and to Stockholm. The public is invited to approximately 400 events each year, where everyone is welcome to participate.

The architects have incorporated materials and colours that allude to the industrial history of Slakthusområdet, while the façade reflects the patchwork of vibrant functions and performance spaces inside the building. The building will also make extensive use of recycled materials from demolitions in the area.

By adapting the scale of the building to its surroundings, with different parts having different heights, and with a range of public spaces at street level, the architects enable the building to interact with the neighbouring structures and activities. The building is located on the busy Evenemangstorget square.

See the architects’ page about the project

New spaces and functions

The building will house a coherent, interdisciplinary environment for artistic research and education, where artistic encounters can challenge traditions and shape new realities.

It provides a solid infrastructure for all of the activities of the university, with two large theatres, two cinemas, film studios, a circus hall with a ceiling height of 13 metres, and a number of smaller rooms for stage presentations, dance performances, film screenings and research seminars. In addition, there are film, television, radio and animation studios that meet all contemporary requirements, plus a range of internal functional spaces such as rehearsal rooms, practice rooms and dance studios. All are linked by technical spaces with flexible possibilities to create new expressions in the interface between different art forms.

At the centre of the building is a five-storey glass-roofed atrium. The entire school can gather here on special occasions, and the space is also adapted for both exhibitions and various types of performances and scenic appearances. A restaurant is also located directly adjacent. Upstairs, the university library is located, bringing its unique collection together in one place for the first time.

What’s new in the project

Below we gather news and information about what is happening in the project right now.